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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
6
The article argues China lags behind modern nations and may soon dissolve under pressure from Western powers. It notes atrocities provoke world outrage and predicts a swift downfall as reform accelerates. Also mentions Birmingham News anniversary edition and U S political shifts.
An announcement notes a three day Grand Lodge gathering of Pythians in Anniston next Tuesday. Over three hundred prominent state business and professional men will attend, with the city providing room and board, and local businesses urged to display blue and yellow red Pythian colors in tribute.
Industrial activity at the mouth boosts Anniston’s growth with 2500 workers and a $150000 monthly payroll. Three new cotton mills with $160000 capital each have formed in six weeks, funded by local capitalists, while foundries, railroad car shops, yarn, weaving, carpet and cordage operate. Local merchants reap profits from the prosperity wave.
The Woopstock Iron Works of Anniston Alabama announces its annual stockholders meeting on May 2 at 2 PM. Seven directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. George Glover secretary.
Albert Long sues Jno Johnston for six dollars in a U S court garnishment directed at Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Co Johnston a non resident of Alabama residing in Atlanta Ga is notified of the suit and garnishment hearing set for May 25 1900 Justice J Creen signs the notice with the date April 12 1900.
Advertises cheap lace curtains for laundering by Anniston Steam Laundry at Corner Twelfth and Noble streets. Claims to value oldest dirtied pieces first and promises better ones after initial sale.
Anniston based Evcotric and Gas Company announces H W Sexton appointed as General Manager effective immediately. Sexton brings prior experience in utility operations and management to oversee daily affairs and future projects. Focus includes service reliability and customer outreach.
Southern Railway offers round trip fare from Decatur Jellico Middlesboro Morristown Harriman Junction Atlanta Birmingham and nearby points to Chattanooga for the Spring Festival May 7 9 with return limit May 14 1900 Tickets available from May 7 8 and 9 at agents.
A French article summarized a Sulu Muslim belief system noting Mahomet worship, fear of Saitan, and elaborate seven heavens and seven hells. The seven heavens include gourmet paradise and jeweled abundance, while hells feature din, torture by machines, and tongue punishment, as described by Pandita to M. De Geriolles.
A witty Chicago Daily News aphorism notes the true pessimist would rather be wrong than happy and mocks ready made clothes seen as dummy fittings. Tailor made garments suit men who want to be well dressed, unlike off the rack outfits.
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